MV Switchgear Upgrade at Arnot Power Station.
Eskom
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Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd invites tenders for the Outside Plant Medium Voltage (MV) Switchgear Upgrade at Arnot Power Station. The project involves the decommissioning of obsolete switchgear and the supply, installation, and commissioning of new 11kV metal-clad switchgear, Ring Main Units, and battery systems. The contract duration is 3 years. Key deliverables include detailed design, SCADA integration, and site testing. The work must comply with strict technical standards, including IEC 62271-200 and Eskom-specific engineering requirements. The project is managed under the NEC3 Engineering and Construction Contract (Option A). Bidders must ensure all equipment is proven technology and listed in Eskom’s approved electronic devices register. The project aims to improve plant safety and reliability at the Arnot Power Station site.
What you need to qualify
- CSD registration — Registration on the Central Supplier Database — required to do business with government.
- CIDB grading (Grade 8 Electrical Engineering (Infrastructure) (8EP)) — A Construction Industry Development Board grade in the right class of works.
- Letter of Good Standing — COID registration and a Letter of Good Standing from the Compensation Fund.
Full requirements
- Valid CIDB contractor grading of 8EP, 8ME, or higher
- Must be registered on the Central Supplier Database (CSD)
- Must hold OEM status or a valid OEM license agreement
- Must hold ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications
- Valid COIDA Letter of Good Standing required
- Must meet 90% local content threshold for cables
Contact & how to apply
Name: Phomello Thobejane
Email: ThobejSa@eskom.co.za
Phone: 013-297-9684
How to apply: Tenders must be submitted electronically via the Eskom E-tendering portal. Files must be in PDF format, with price lists in both PDF and Excel. Total submission size is limited to 4 gigabytes, with individual file limits of 500 megabytes. No compressed (Zip) files are accepted.
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